Trade card - S. Hyman, Kingston, 1865

This is a trade card for S. Hyman, a manufacturer of hats, caps, and furs, operating as both wholesale and retail, and an importer of gentlemen's furnishing goods in Kingston, C.W. (Canada West, now Ontario). The card indicates that "ORDERS Punctually attended to, and PRICES VERY MODERATE." The business was located "Near the City Book Store, King Street" and "Near Glasgow Warehouse, Princess St." The card features prominent, ornate Victorian-style lettering for the business name "S. HYMAN" at the top, with other details presented in various sans-serif and serif fonts, and a subtle decorative border at the bottom.

Associated People/Businesses

• S. Hyman (Proprietor)
• Hyman, S.

Geography

No geographic information available.

Subjects

• Hats
• Caps
• Furs
• Gentlemen's furnishings
• Retail trade
• Wholesale trade
• Importing
• Kingston, Canada
• Jewish merchants
• 19th century
• Trade cards
• Advertising
• Victorian typography

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 23, Folder 10